Engine Stalls, Quits, Runs Rough, Misses, Bucks, Jerks, Hesitates, Stumbles Or Surges During Acceleration Or Cruise
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2003 Mazda Tribute, 2003 Mazda Protege5, 2003 Mazda Protege, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and 2003 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check for improper operation of A/C system.
- Check for erratic signal or no signal from CMP sensor.
- Check for air leakage from intake-air system parts.
- Check for purge solenoid valve malfunction.
- Check for improper operation of electronic throttle control system.
- Check for EGR valve malfunction.
- Check for erratic signal from CKP sensor.
- Check for low engine compression.
- Check for vacuum leakage.
- Check for EVAP Canister Vent (CV) solenoid malfunction (B2300, B3000, B4000 and Tribute).
- Check for poor fuel quality.
- Check for main relay intermittent malfunction.
- Check for throttle body malfunction.
- Check for engine overheating.
- Check for spark plug malfunction.
- Check for improper air/fuel mixture control operation.
- Check for erratic signal to ignition coil.
- Check for air cleaner restriction.
- Check for PCV valve malfunction.
- Check for incorrect valve timing due to jumped timing belt.
- Check for restricted exhaust system.
- Check for intermittent open or short in fuel pump circuit.
- Check for inadequate fuel pressure.
- Check for fuel line and/or fuel filter restriction or clogging.
- Check for pressure regulator malfunction.
- Check for APP sensor misadjustment.
- Check for TP sensor misadjustment.
- Check for fuel pump mechanical malfunction.
- Check for fuel leakage from fuel injector.
- Check for fuel injector clogging.
- Check for intermittent open or short of MAF sensor, APP sensor, TP sensor and VSS.
- Check for ATX malfunction (ATX).
- Check for spark plug malfunction.
- Check for spark plug wire malfunction.
- Check for clutch slippage (MTX).